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Cutting and Spreading, Use of Automation
Cutting and Spreading, Use of Automation
spreading and
cutting.
(in Textile Industry)
SUBMITTED TO – MS. USHA SUBMITTED BY
YADAV ADITI DANDRIYAL
ARCHANA SINGH
Spreading
Semi-Automatic – May use either catches or a cut off knife mechanism, and is self
powered. Requires the spreader to manually rotate the fabric turntable rack when
spreading F/F , N/O/W and F/O/W , N/E/D modes of spreading.
Vacuum table:
The vacuum is applied from the
bottom of the table through small
holes in the table after a polythene
cover is spread over the top of the
entire lay to compress the lay and
stabilise it.
Heavy roll loaders:
It is used when roll weights surpass 200 lb per roll. It has the capacity to
manage rolls weighing over 1200 lb and these are used to lift the fabric
rolls from the floor to the spreading machine.
Comparison
Manual Automated
Spreading done manually Spreading done by machine
Equipments - Spreading table, Equipments - Spreading table,
Spreading machine
Fabric feeder, Cutting device
Tension control mechanism
Low cost present.
Low Productivity Position mechanism present
Two operators needed Width indicators present
End system treatment present
Fabric defect marking system
present
High expenses
High productivity
One person needed
Cutting
Cutting is the process which cut out the pattern pieces from specified fabric for making
garments. Using the markers made from graded patterns and in accordance with the
issue plan, fabrics are cut to prepare garment assembly.
Band Knife
Round Knife
Notcher cutting
Die cutting
Fully automatic machines
Laser Cutting Machine
Computerized Cutting Machine
Water Jet Cutting Machine
Rib Cutting Machine
Air jet Cutting Machine
Ultrasonic Cutting Machine
Plasma Torch Cutting Machine
Working
Pattern that are developed or digitized in a CAD system.
Lines, notches, drill holes, and other marks are detected owing to the cutter software.
All cutter machines include a labeling system that mark pattern pieces with words or
codes used by the company and its quality management system. The cutting bridge
outfits the equipment for labeling and ultrasonic sealing, an inkjet printer, and other
optional tools.
Laser Cutting Machine:
Spreading automation
1. Feeding unit
2. Conveyer belt
3. Table extension
4. Winding unit
Use of automation
Less waste due to Nesting Software
The software analyses the parts (shapes) to be produced at a particular time
and arranges them in a way for the best optimization.
Conveyor System for the fully automated laser processing directly from
the roll.
Edge control mechanism.
Camera recognition for the laser cutting of printed fabrics
Winding unit for the rolling up of already existing textiles.
Unique variety of table sizes – suitable for many formats
The material feed is at optimum tension.
Stretch free feeding mechanism.
No material distortion.
Sensors are used to verify that fabric is positioned correctly.
Contactless cutting.
High accuracy and precision.
Label different parts with printing module
Mark sewing matches.
Sealing of cut edges to prevent fraying
Computer controlled knife cutting
machine.
This cutting machine provides
the most accurate possible
cutting at high speed
It is suitable for large scale
production.
Marker is not necessary to put
over the fabric lays during
cutting.
Highly accurate and fast.
Working
When fabric cutting command is given through computer.
The cutting knife starts lay cutting from a reference point starting in the
computer memory of the marker.
Notch point is made by the same cutting knife. Drill mark is also
produced by a separate drill situated in the cutting head.
Speed of cutting depends on lay height.
As the cutting proceeds, the vacuum pressure may drop into the lay. To
avoid the reduced vacuum pressure problem, another polythene sheet
roll may be used to cover the cut portion of the lay.
Computerized straight knife cutting machine does not require any use
of marker.
Water Jet Cutting Machine:
A very fine water-jet is passed through a
nozzle at a very high speed to cut the
fabric lay.
The pressure of water is 60,000 pounds
per square inch.
The high pressure jet acts as a solid tool
when it encounters the material to be
cut, tearing the fibers on impact.
Water Jet Cutting
Innovative Step